Biography

Originally selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round (227th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

Played in 65 career games with 33 starts, recording 597 rushes for 2,470 yards (4.1 avg.) and 21 touchdowns, adding 111 receptions for 867 yards (7.8 avg.) and three touchdowns.

Named to the USA Today All-Joe team in 2010, after rushing for 1,177 yards on 270 carries (4.4 avg.) with 11 touchdowns, while chipping in 61 receptions for 477 yards and two touchdowns.

In 2010, Hillis Finished tied for third in the NFL in total touchdowns (13), and sixth in the league in yards from scrimmage (1,654), earning Browns Player of the Year honors from the Cleveland chapter of the Pro Football Writers of America.

Tallied eight career 100-yard rushing games, including a career best 184 yards against New England (11/7/10).

Has one career 100-yard receiving game, against Miami (11/2/08), totaling seven catches for 116 yards and one touchdown.

Made first career start against New Orleans (9/21/08).

Made NFL debut at Oakland (9/8/08).

2012 HIGHLIGHTS:

Played in 13 games, including two starts, recording 85 carries for 309 yards (3.6 avg.) with one touchdown and 10 receptions for 62 yards.

Recorded his first rushing touchdown of the season in a win against Carolina (12/2).

Had a season high 101 rushing yards against Indianapolis.

COLLEGE/PERSONAL:

A four-year letterman at Arkansas, he played in 44 games with 29 starts, totaling 2,624 all-purpose yards and 23 touchdowns, with 959 rushing yards on 203 attempts (4.7 avg.) and 12 touchdowns. Also had 1,195 receiving yards on 118 receptions, with 11 touchdowns.

Contributed on special teams, returning 25 punts for 257 yards and 12 kickoffs for 213 yards.

Part of a backfield that featured future NFL running backs Felix Jones and Heisman Trophy runner-up Darren McFadden.

Attended Conway High School (Conway, Arkansas).

A Parade All-American, Hillis rushed for 2,631 yards, the second-highest total in Arkansas Class 5A history.

Named the Arkansas Democrat-Gazetteland Associated Press Player of the Year.

Won the Landers Award, presented to the top high school football player in Arkansas.

Appeared on the cover of Madden NFL 12, winning a 32-man fan vote tournament.

Conducts a yearly football camp in his hometown of Conway, Arkansas.

Married to Amanda Hillis.

Born Peyton Hillis on January 21, 1986 in Conway, Arkansas.

ACQUIRED BY BUCS:

Signed by Tampa Bay on July 23, 2013 as a free agent.

ORIGINALLY ENTERED NFL:

Originally selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round (227th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

Played in 65 career games with 33 starts, recording 597 rushes for 2,470 yards (4.1 avg.) and 21 touchdowns, adding 111 receptions for 867 yards (7.8 avg.) and three touchdowns.

Named to the USA Today All-Joe team in 2010, after rushing for 1,177 yards on 270 carries (4.4 avg.) with 11 touchdowns, while chipping in 61 receptions for 477 yards and two touchdowns.

In 2010, Hillis Finished tied for third in the NFL in total touchdowns (13), and sixth in the league in yards from scrimmage (1,654), earning Browns Player of the Year honors from the Cleveland chapter of the Pro Football Writers of America.

Tallied eight career 100-yard rushing games, including a career best 184 yards against New England (11/7/10).

Has one career 100-yard receiving game, against Miami (11/2/08), totaling seven catches for 116 yards and one touchdown.

Made first career start against New Orleans (9/21/08).

Made NFL debut at Oakland (9/8/08).

2012 HIGHLIGHTS:

Played in 13 games, including two starts, recording 85 carries for 309 yards (3.6 avg.) with one touchdown and 10 receptions for 62 yards.

Recorded his first rushing touchdown of the season in a win against Carolina (12/2).

Had a season high 101 rushing yards against Indianapolis.

COLLEGE/PERSONAL:

A four-year letterman at Arkansas, he played in 44 games with 29 starts, totaling 2,624 all-purpose yards and 23 touchdowns, with 959 rushing yards on 203 attempts (4.7 avg.) and 12 touchdowns. Also had 1,195 receiving yards on 118 receptions, with 11 touchdowns.

Contributed on special teams, returning 25 punts for 257 yards and 12 kickoffs for 213 yards.

Part of a backfield that featured future NFL running backs Felix Jones and Heisman Trophy runner-up Darren McFadden.

Attended Conway High School (Conway, Arkansas).

A Parade All-American, Hillis rushed for 2,631 yards, the second-highest total in Arkansas Class 5A history.

Named the Arkansas Democrat-Gazetteland Associated Press Player of the Year.

Won the Landers Award, presented to the top high school football player in Arkansas.

Appeared on the cover of Madden NFL 12, winning a 32-man fan vote tournament.